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itsnattie's review
5.0
By far my favourite (as of now)! Loved the team's dynamics, the friendly banter as we see it in the series and especially the Jack-Ianto-scenes ugh. Oh and Bilis Manger, of course. That'd quite a way to make a villain something that's not quite evil and not good either.
Jus loved it!
Jus loved it!
via1's review
3.0
A great Torchwood story, which satiated my thirst for more Ianto content!
Although the plot was a little confusing at times, due to both narrative structure and confusing sci-fi things, I enjoyed the eeriness and drama. 3.5 stars.
Although the plot was a little confusing at times, due to both narrative structure and confusing sci-fi things, I enjoyed the eeriness and drama. 3.5 stars.
nicolamb's review
3.0
A good book, not one of the best torchwood books I've read and it can't hold a candle to Something In The Water or Slow Decay. Still worth a read though.
nwhyte's review
3.0
http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1826751.html
Really a rather good Torchwood novel, taking Bilis Manger from the end of the first season and Idris from the Who episode Boom Town, and also an alternate timeline which foreshadows a lot of future developments (blowing up the Hub, leaving Gwen, Rhys and their baby as the sole survivors of Torchwood). To a large extent it's a sequel to the episode End of Days, but much better. Lots of good character moments and exploration of what it means to be inside their skins. I must say that the Torchwood novels are proving generally rather a cut above the usual Who range; it's a shame that tie-in works get so little critical attention.
Really a rather good Torchwood novel, taking Bilis Manger from the end of the first season and Idris from the Who episode Boom Town, and also an alternate timeline which foreshadows a lot of future developments (blowing up the Hub, leaving Gwen, Rhys and their baby as the sole survivors of Torchwood). To a large extent it's a sequel to the episode End of Days, but much better. Lots of good character moments and exploration of what it means to be inside their skins. I must say that the Torchwood novels are proving generally rather a cut above the usual Who range; it's a shame that tie-in works get so little critical attention.
timelordash92's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
naynayreads's review
4.0
Really liked this one. The Author got most of the mannerisms of the characters down, somethings were a bit wonky. But overall a fun read, a lot like the show, which is nice seeing how there are only four seasons and I wish Miracle Day never existed.
eline1701's review
2.0
I've already shared most of my thoughts with a friend, but basically this wasn't really the story for me. I couldn't properly get into it and I felt lost a lot of the time. However, I loved recognising a few of the places in Cardiff that were mentioned, and it had a few very strong Ianto moments, including:
Gwen smiled, nudged his arm. ‘Oh come on, smile. Lisa, Jack… being bisexual is hardly a crime. Best of both worlds, isn’t it?’
And Ianto pushed her away. ‘No, Gwen. No, really it’s bloody not. It’s the worst of any world because you don’t really belong anywhere, because you are never sure of yourself or those around you. You can’t trust in anyone, their motives or their intentions. And because of that, you have, in a world that likes its nice shiny labels, no true identity. For Torchwood’s “Little Miss Sensitive”, you don’t half talk crap sometimes. So do me a favour and shut up about it, all right?’
This is following an in-depth discussion of ABBA, which I also appreciate.
Gwen smiled, nudged his arm. ‘Oh come on, smile. Lisa, Jack… being bisexual is hardly a crime. Best of both worlds, isn’t it?’
And Ianto pushed her away. ‘No, Gwen. No, really it’s bloody not. It’s the worst of any world because you don’t really belong anywhere, because you are never sure of yourself or those around you. You can’t trust in anyone, their motives or their intentions. And because of that, you have, in a world that likes its nice shiny labels, no true identity. For Torchwood’s “Little Miss Sensitive”, you don’t half talk crap sometimes. So do me a favour and shut up about it, all right?’
This is following an in-depth discussion of ABBA, which I also appreciate.
thiefofcamorr's review
5.0
The Twilight Streets is a BBC Books original novel written by Gary Russell and based on the British science fiction television, Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood. It features all the regular cast of the show.
A newly renovated district of Cardiff has opened with street parties and entertainers out in force to advertise the new area. All seems well until Toshiko recognises the sponsor of the event: Bilis Manger...
I was very happy with how much Ianto/Jack was in this book <3 Creepy old Bilis Manger makes a comeback too, and [author: Gary Russell] writes him and all the Torchwood characters very well. Possibly the best in the Torchwood book series that I've read so far.
A newly renovated district of Cardiff has opened with street parties and entertainers out in force to advertise the new area. All seems well until Toshiko recognises the sponsor of the event: Bilis Manger...
I was very happy with how much Ianto/Jack was in this book <3 Creepy old Bilis Manger makes a comeback too, and [author: Gary Russell] writes him and all the Torchwood characters very well. Possibly the best in the Torchwood book series that I've read so far.
evamaria's review
3.0
A friend gave me this and I read it in one day. I must say I was surprised how good it was - not brilliant (TV tie-ins rarely are), but it reads like an episode, and all characters get their moments (epecially Ianto, which makes me happy). Plus there's lots of continuity, making it really feel like part of the Torchwood universe.